Algae removal from coral

[Skygirl997]

Please help....we went on vacation last week and came home to find red bubble algae on our gorgonian coral. How can I remove this? Is it ok to scrape it off or is there a better method? Thanks in advance!

TJ

 

[NanaReefer]

Manual removal very gently. Do not bust open the bubbles! You can easily pluck/pick them off.


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[Skygirl997]

Thanks NanaReefer. I can see to remove the bubbles, but how do I remove the base of the bubbles where they attach to the coral? Won't it just re grow again and keep the polyps from being able to open?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Peroxide dip

 

[NanaReefer]

They may or may not. But if you keep on it they'll eventually stop. It's the most non-invasive means of removal. It is how I've been doing it successfully


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[Skygirl997]

Thanks NanaReefer and Reefing Madness for the advice!